The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it’s cleaned up. NPR examines the situation.

At 22, Erin Matson led UNC to a field-hockey championship. At 23, she’s the coach. The Wall Street Journal has the incredible story. 

In Conversation spoke to a former NASA astronaut about what Hollywood gets right and wrong when it comes to stories about space.

Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well right now, even though economic indicators are strong. The Atlantic explores how that could be a big political problem.

A militia killed hundreds of people in Sudan. The Wall Street Journal reports on the situation there.

For those who must fly over the holidays, NPR has some tips from a travel expert.

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. NPR has a look at five things to pay attention to.

A home-birth midwife faced scrutiny after a baby died. It wasn’t the first time she’d been investigated. The Washington Post has the story.

One-star reviews can hurt a restaurant. The Atlantic details how management at one establishment likes to clap back.

NBC investigated the complicated web of funding for Hamas. And the Wall Street Journal explains how the militant group used cryptocurrency to bring in large sums from Iran.

Vox reports on why it’s getting increasingly dangerous to be a newborn in the U.S.

A rare dinner menu from the Titanic is shedding new light on life on board the doomed vessel. It sold at auction for over $100,000. CNN has more.

Hospitals in Gaza are in crisis as Israeli ground troops press further into cities. Reuters is on the story.

Less-experienced pilots are being promoted more quickly. The Wall Street Journal looks at why — and why it’s sparking safety concerns.

NBC reports on how an endangered egg-laying mammal was seen for the first time in over 60 years.

NPR got perspectives on the war from Palestinians in the West Bank, as attacks there by settlers increase.

Michigan’s football team is accused of a sign-stealing scheme. Sports Illustrated is on the story.

The Los Angeles Times reports on a tenant who just moved out of an Airbnb after 570 rent-free days. The owner isn’t sure what happened. There’s quite a backstory.

An American nurse who just left Gaza describes the desperate situation there in an interview with CNN. Another U.S. citizen who recently departed the strip tells NPR that he worries about family members who are staying behind.

The Wall Street Journal looks at how fake pornography depicting real students caused uproar at a New Jersey high school.

The National Zoo’s pandas left for China, as an era of rare-animal diplomacy comes to an end. The Washington Post has more.

ABC has six takeaways from an Election Day with national implications for 2024.

Polling shows Biden’s strong backing for Israel is driving a sharp drop in his support from Arab American voters. Time reports.

One year before the presidential election, a weakened Biden and a criminally indicted Trump appear to be on a collision course. The Wall Street Journal explains.

In an interview with ABC, Netanyahu says there will be no cease-fire without a release of captives in Gaza.

It’s Election Day, and there are a ton of races to watch. Politico has a cheat sheet.

Earth is getting extra salty, in an “existential threat” to freshwater supplies. Grist has the story.

Israeli strikes on Gaza intensified this weekend as global pressure continues to over civilian casualties. Reuters has more.

Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. NPR explains how the results could signal what's ahead for 2024.

The dark days following the clock change can disrupt our routines, but there are ways to deal with it. The Wall Street Journal has tips.